Bicycle Accidents

Morgantown Bicycle Accidents Attorney

Hit while Cycling? Call (304) 586-6947 for a Lawyer!

Bicyclists in the Morgantown area face danger each time they are riding
on city streets. Although a bicyclist has the right to ride on the streets
and is required to follow the same laws as vehicles operators, cyclists
are so small that they are easily unseen by negligent drivers. Whether
your case took place at an intersection, at the side of the road, or at
another area of the street or sidewalk, the injuries in an impact can
be extensive, life threatening or fatal, even when the bicyclist is wearing a helmet.

Injury Claims in Bicycle Accidents

In many cases, a helmet cannot protect a bicyclist from injury because,
after the initial impact, there is often a secondary impact when the cyclist
hits the pavement, or even instances where the cyclist is run over by
the vehicle that hit them. Serious internal injuries, head injuries, Traumatic
Brain Injury (TBI), broken limbs, and other severe or permanent damage
can be the tragic outcome.

In any such case, it is critical that you act to get legal representation
from a personal injury attorney. The costs of care and treatment are usually
astronomical and it could take months—or even years—for the
victim to heal and reach a condition in which they can function in life.
In many cases, this is not possible because the injuries are permanent,
such as paralysis, permanent brain damage, or amputations, not to mention
loss of life.

Consult a Personal Injury Attorney in Morgantown, WV

At Cranston & Edwards, PLLC, we offer compassionate, professional legal
counsel to victims of bicycle accidents, as well as to their families
in wrongful death claims. We offer personal representation and when we
take on a case to help the injured or their families pursue compensation,
we are fully committed to seeking the maximum possible, based upon the
degree of the injuries and the other damages, both financial and personal.